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Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA is committed to a common sense strategy of forming partnerships with employers and employees; conducting fair but firm inspections; developing sensible, easy-to-understand regulations and eliminating unnecessary rules; and assisting employers in developing topnotch safety and health programs. Site links include: news releases, speeches, publications, compliance links, standards, directives, manuals, training, software advisors, and more.
Independent Electrical Contractors, Inc.
This is a nationwide trade association of predominantly merit shop electrical contractors in 74 Chapters. Links to: toolbox talks for electrical contractors, public relations, question and answer board, live chat, and more.
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
The ANSI Federation has maintained as its primary goal the enhancement of global competitiveness of U.S. business and the American quality of life by promoting and facilitating voluntary consensus standards and conformity assessment systems and promoting their integrity. Links to: databases, events, structure, library, news, and more.
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
ASHRAE is organized for the sole purpose of advancing the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration for the public's benefit through research, standards writing, and continuing education. Links offered include: ASHRAE Journal OnLine, bookstore/publications, continuing education, and more.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
The mission of the ASME is to promote and enhance the technical competency and professional well-being of its members, and through quality programs and activities in mechanical engineering, better enable its practitioners to contribute to the well-being of humankind. Links offered include: business center, codes and standards, courses and training, jobs, education, and more.
American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM)
ASTM is a not-for-profit organization that provides a forum for producers, users, ultimate consumers, and those having a general interest to meet on common ground and write standards for materials, products, systems, and services. Links include: news and information, technical and professional training courses, statistical quality assurance programs, and more.
Energy Efficient Lighting Association
The Energy Efficient Lighting Association (EELA) is an all-inclusive organization that embraces the entire energy efficient lighting marketplace, including manufacturers, distributors, contractors, specifiers, designers, architects, energy service companies and end users. Site links to: news and trends, training program, industry calendar of events, and more.
Independent Electrical Contractors, Inc.
This is a nationwide trade association of predominantly merit shop electrical contractors in 74 Chapters. Links to: toolbox talks for electrical contractors, public relations, question and answer board, live chat, and more.
International Association of Electrical Inspectors
The International Association of Electrical Inspectors is a not-for-profit and educational organization cooperating in the formulation and uniform application of standards for the safe installation and use of electricity, and collecting and disseminating information relative to that end. Offered links include: meetings, editorials, special articles/books, and more.
IBEW - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Links to: press room, departments, history, related sites, and more
International Electrotechnical Commission
The International Electrotechnical Commission is the international standards and conformity assessment body for all fields of electrotechnology. Links to: online catalog, document and resource area, frequently asked questions (FAQ), news, and more.
International Municipal Signal Association
The Association's objective through education and certification is to improve the efficiency, installation, construction, and maintenance of public safety equipment and systems by providing information to its membership on traffic signals, fire and police alarms, radio communications, signs and markings, roadway lighting, and other related systems. Site links: conferences/meetings, certification/training, publications, products/services, and more.
National Association of Electrical Distributors
The National Association of Electrical Distributors is dedicated to helping electrical distributors grow, prosper and provide value-added service to their suppliers, end-users, their employees and the public. Links offered include: electronic commerce, directories, product news, industry calendar, online education, and more.
National Electrical Contractors Association
The National Electrical Contractors is a membership organization comprised of the members of its 118 domestic (U.S.) chapters and foreign affiliates. NECA services are designed for contractors who are involved in Standard Industrial Code 1731 (electrical work - specialty contractors) and some of those involved in SIC 1623 (utility work, also referred to as "outside" or "line" work.).
National Electrical Manufacturers Association
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association develops standards for the electrical manufacturing industry. Site links include: automation/electronics, power distribution, general information, forums, and more.
National Fire Protection Association
This is an organization whose mission is to reduce the frequency of fires through standards, research, and public education. Publishes the National Electrical Code. Links include: codes & standards, product information, calendar & meetings, and more.
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) is a partnership of more than 1,000 of America's consumer owned utilities. Links to: legislation/regulation, news/media, and more.
Defense Standardization Program
Site links to: standardization policy, frequently asked questions (FAQ), news, training resources, and more.
Energy Information Administration
Site links include: energy quiz, conferences/upcoming reports, press releases, FAQ (frequently asked questions), and more.
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
The National Institute of Standards and Technology was established by Congress "to assist industry in the development of technology ... needed to improve product quality, to modernize manufacturing processes, to ensure product reliability ... and to facilitate rapid commercialization ... of products based on new scientific discoveries." An agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce's Technology Administration, NIST's primary mission is to promote U.S. economic growth by working with industry to develop and apply technology, measurements, and standards. It carries out this mission through a portfolio of four major programs:
Measurement and Standards Laboratories
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